You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 120

Hearing John, Arabella tripped the glass of her wine and it directly fell on the table with the wine scattered on the white cloth.

“Are you okay?” Damien’s voice was worried while picking up the glass.

“Uh...Yeah... Sorry. Don’t mind me. I am just a little clumsy sometimes.” Arabella let go of a smile but a fake one just to pacify the audience but her voice was staggering due to her shock.

How could she smile hearing Capital Z?

What a small world!

“Do you know someone in capital Z?” John looked at Arabella with a wide smile.

“No!” Arabella was almost shouting that made everyone stunned. “Sorry… I mean… I didn’t know anyone there.” She lied. There’s no point in bringing up her past to everyone. She already buried her dark past and there's no need to dig it out.

“Aunt Lira, are you going to leave us? Isn’t that country too far from our place? Can we visit you there?” Adam had sensed something different in his mom so he’s up for rescuing her.

“Sure, Adam. You are welcome to visit me and uncle John anytime.” Lira replied without any clue that Arabella was already so uneasy with the topic.

“That’s great to hear. Then I’m not gonna miss you so bad, Aunt Lira.” Adam with a rosy chubby face blinked at his aunt.

“When is your flight?” Damien asked again looking at Lira. It seemed his question was always for her and only her to answer.

“We fly tomorrow.” Lira smiled at Damien showing him what she said to him the other time. What they had was nothing. There’s no backing out and now, her decision was already fixed.

Damien didn’t reply but his deep eyes looked at her. Lira was a bit curious about what Damien’s thinking but she didn’t want to dwell with it anymore. She was going to live without him.

The dinner went well. Arabella was a little upset about losing Lira but she was happy for her. She could not lock Lira beside her forever. What made her upset the most was she could not even see her anymore as she never wanted to visit Capital Z again.

Not now. Not ever.

With a heavy heart, Lira packed all her things while her tears uncontrollably flowing down her cheeks. She didn’t expect her life would take a leap out of a sudden as she never thought of betraying her boss. It pained her so much thinking about what she had done. Even though she didn’t want to leave the family, she had to. Leave them as far away as she can.

Then a knocked on her door sounded. Lira quickly wiped her tears away and stood up to open the door.

With a sad face, Arabella was standing behind Lira’s door.

When the door opened, Arabella dashed inside and hugged Lira so tight.

Lira hugged her too. They seemed to know what they wanted to say to each other just by hugging. Then they both cried hugging. It was a sad scene for the two who had been together for so long and now they had to separate ways.

Lira was not just her assistant but also her friend, a sister, and a family.

“I’m gonna miss you.” Arabella said while crying on Lira’s back.

“Me too. Please always be happy with Adam, Ms. J.” Lira said with sincerity. She could not mention Damien’s name.

“I will. I wish you happiness too, Lira. Please take care always.” Arabella wiped her tears. As she was always abandoned in the past, it’s hard for her to say goodbye to the person who helped her and never left her side.

“Thank you, Ms. J.” Lira replied while her tears continuously flowing and she didn’t bother to wipe them.

Then another knocked was heard. Lira opened it and was surprised to see Adam who had no smile on his chubby face. He seemed lonely and sad too.

“Mom?” Adam was surprised to see Arabella inside his Aunt Lira’s room. He seemed expecting to see Aunt Lira alone.

“Yes. Adam. What brought you here?” Arabella smiled seeing her little kiddo’s expression. Adam was not so emotional so she was also surprised that he made an effort to see his Aunt Lira for the last time.

“Hmmm… Don’t tell me you missed me already.” To break the sadness in the air, Lira tried to joke at Adam. She actually missed already her frenemy relationship with the kid. For the last time, Lira wanted to have fun with Adam.

“Hmmmp! You wish!” The chubby cheek moved up and down when he acted annoyed. The corners of his lips twitched showing his annoyance to his Aunt Lira. He didn’t want to be teased at this time. He never wanted someone to see his weakness.

“Okay, so why are you here?” Lira didn’t want to stop teasing Adam as this is her last to play with him.

“Hmmmp! Nothing!” Adam replied with an annoyed tone but he had really something to give her but not with the presence of his mom as he knew, his mom would go crazy.

“Okay, Adam. That’s enough. Hug Aunt Lira now and wish her luck.” Arabella had always been their referee.

“Fine.” With a still annoyed tone, she came forward and hugged his Aunt Lira.

“Wherever you are going, you can’t find anyone who’s more handsome and smarter than me.” Adam muttered more liked whispering at her Aunt Lira.

Lira couldn’t help to chuckle behind him. This boy was arrogant but he was true. Lira had no doubt about what he said. She then hugged him very tightly.

“Please take care of your mom. Be brave and don’t get bully.” Lira whispered at him.

“Aunt Lira, don’t miss me too much.” Adam rolled his eyes while whispering. He was sweet but didn’t want to be recognized as he is.

“Of course, I will miss you so much, Adam. Be a good boy.” Lira hugged Adam tightly as her tears flowed again. She couldn’t hold it not to cry for this little fellow.

Showing his bravery, Adam held his tears with all his might. He didn’t want anyone to laugh at him if he cried.

As the saying goes, boys don’t cry.

As for him, boys should protect someone they love. They should not be fragile. They should be reliable and responsible. Not like his dad.

“Lira, don’t worry about us. Please know that you are one of my reliable and trusted friends.” Arabella announced how grateful she was to have Lira.

Upon hearing Arabella’s words, Lira released more tears. Her boss’ words were so much pleasing to hear but she was not worth it. She was not a good friend.

She betrayed her.

It was unforgivable.

Her guilt was killing her inside. The intense pain in her heart was her punishment and she had to sacrifice being away from them.